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This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/misdirected-antibodies-linked-severe-covid-19 " > Misdirected antibodies linked to severe COVID-19 < /a >
Antibodies that mistakenly target the body ’s own immune-system proteins may account for about 20% of COVID-19 deaths. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/how-fructose-may-contribute-obesity-cancer " > How fructose may contribute to obesity and cancer < /a >
Researchers gained insights that may explain the links between high fructose consumption, obesity, and certain cancers. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/early-treatment-convalescent-plasma-covid-19-doesnt-show-benefit " > Early treatment with convalescent plasma for COVID-19 doesn ’t show benefit < /a >
Convalescent plasma did not prevent COVID-19 from worsening when given to high-risk patients within the first week of their symptoms. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/some-brain-functions-may-improve-age " > Some brain functions may improve with age < /a >
Computer tests of attention and the ability to focus revealed that older adults actually improved in two of three key brain functions, at least until their mid-to-late 70s. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/vaccines-prevented-140000-covid-19-deaths-us " > Vaccines prevented up to 140,000 COVID-19 deaths in U.S. < /a >
A study estimated that COVID-19 vaccinations prevented nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S. by May 2021. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/monoclonal-antibody-prevents-malaria-early-trial " > Monoclonal antibody prevents malaria in early trial < /a >
A monoclonal antibody prevented malaria in people for up to 36 weeks in a Phase 1 clinical trial. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/highly-processed-foods-form-bulk-us-youths-diets " > Highly processed foods form bulk of U.S. youths' diets < /a >
Highly processed foods accounted for two-thirds of the calories consumed by youth in the U.S. in 2018, researchers found. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/detergent-protein-kills-bacteria-human-cells " > Detergent-like protein kills bacteria in human cells < /a >
Researchers identified a protein that acts like a detergent to kill bacteria that get inside human cells. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/cellular-defect-found-inherited-sporadic-als " > Cellular defect found in inherited and sporadic ALS < /a >
Findings in lab-grown neurons derived from people with ALS suggested a strategy to treat both inherited and sporadic ALS. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/intranasal-covid-19-vaccine-effective-animal-studies " > Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine effective in animal studies < /a >
A nasal spray of a COVID-19 vaccine protected hamsters and monkeys against serious disease and reduced the amount of virus in the nose. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - August 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/high-dose-buprenorphine-opioid-withdrawal " > High-dose buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal < /a >
High-dose buprenorphine treatment of opioid withdrawal in an emergency department appeared safe and provided symptom relief within a few hours. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/gene-therapy-restores-missing-enzyme-rare-childhood-disease " > Gene therapy restores missing enzyme in rare childhood disease < /a >
A small study found that gene therapy delivered into the brain was safe and beneficial in treating a debilitating neurological disease. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/device-allows-paralyzed-man-communicate-words " > Device allows paralyzed man to communicate with words < /a >
Researchers developed a device to decode brain activity into words, allowing a person with paralysis to communicate in complete sentences. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/immune-boost-fights-antibiotic-resistant-infections-mice " > Immune boost fights antibiotic-resistant infections in mice < /a >
In studies in mice, a drug boosted the natural ability of the immune system to fight off antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
< a href= " /news-events/nih-research-matters/diet-may-affect-risk-sudden-cardiac-death " > Diet may affect risk of sudden cardiac death < /a >
A study found that a diet high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats, and sugary drinks was associated with a greater risk of sudden cardiac death, while a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
